The Hamilton County coroner's office ruled Everette Howard's cause of death to be undetermined, and the prosecutor's office cleared the officers involved of any wrongdoing.

The 18-year-old Howard died after being shocked with the stun gun during a confrontation Aug. 6, 2011, with UC police following a fight in a dormitory.

Family members filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against UC police Officer Richard Haas, who used the stun gun on Howard.

Howard's family said Haas used excessive force by using the Taser because the teenager wasn't involved in any criminal active and did not pose a threat.

"I thought honestly we left him in a safe environment a safe place I would have never left my son if I knew he wasn't safe," Howard's father, Everette Howard Sr., said.

"Everette Howard should be in college today enjoying his wrestling scholarship," said attorney Al Gerhardstein, who filed the suit. "His death was unjustified and unnecessary. Through this case the family will help reform Taser use throughout the region and hopefully prevent more Taser deaths."

The family is part of a group of concerned citizens who have filed public record requests with every law enforcement agency in Hamilton County asking for explanations of their Taser policies.

"The tasing was unjustified but there have been no criminal charges and no discipline," family members said in a statement. "Through this case the family will secure a full explanation of the events of that night and impose accountability on those responsible for their son's suffering and death."

Howard's mother issued a statement while outside the federal courthouse on Thursday.

"We want justice and until we get it we won't be quiet about it," Travonna Howard said. "He was a peaceful person, he was a leader and leaders don't cause trouble."

The university has not released a statement about the lawsuit but spokesman Greg Hand told News 5 that the university remains in mourning over the death of a young man with potential and promise.

Officials said there is an investigation to determine if the officer followed policy and procedure

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